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Friday, February 28, 2014

Elegant Bridal Accessory: Gloves

With all of the passion for vintage wedding details in recent
years, it should come as no surprise that gloves are making a comeback
for brides. There are quite a few types of bridal gloves, and they can
convey any style, from vintage to modern to classic. Learn how to choose
the perfect pair of gloves to complete your wedding dress.

One of
the most delightful types of glove is the short vintage lace or netting
mitt. They usually come to the wrist bone or just above, and exude
garden party charm. Since genuine vintage gloves are likely to be on the
small side, you will probably need to find a new pair done in an
antique style. Pair this accessory with a flowy 1920s style chiffon
bridal gown in a tea stained or blush hue. Sometimes the mitts made from
netting are embellished with tiny seed pearls, which is a delightful
detail if you plan to wear pearl bridal jewelry. Dainty vintage style
gloves call for petite bouquets, such as a lily-of-the-valley posy.

The
bride with a classic sensibility will love the timeless look of long
gloves worn with a strapless wedding dress. Kidskin is the most
traditional material; cotton or fine silk are also nice. Just avoid
cheap looking spandex gloves that go better with a prom dress than an
elegant bridal gown. The length of the glove should complement both your
wedding gown and the length and shape of the bride's arms. Opera length
are the longest, coming up almost to the underarm. They are ideal for a
very formal white tie or black tie event. The most popular length is
just over the elbow. It works very well with strapless, spaghetti strap,
and one shoulder dresses.

Both over the elbow and opera length
gloves usually have pearl buttons at the wrist to make them easier to
get on. The buttons look very pretty if you will have pearl bridal
jewelry, or you could have them changed out for crystal buttons for a
bit of sparkle. Speaking of customization, many types of long gloves can
be altered to fit by your seamstress. They can be shortened if you are a
petite bride or taken in slightly for brides with slender arms. Keep in
mind that gloves are not intended to fit like a second skin. It is
perfectly fine for them to be a little slouchy as long as they do not
fall down.

While we may think of gloves as a very traditional or
conservative wedding accessory, they can actually be worn in a very
modern way. The most dramatic idea is to wear a pair in a strong color
like black or red. This look has been cropping up on designer runways at
bridal shows and it definitely makes a strong statement. These chic
gloves work best with high fashion wedding gowns with an edgy haute
couture style. It is a fabulous way to add a bold color to your wedding
attire without actually wearing a dress that has black or red on it. And
it looks great in the wedding pictures!

So what do you think? Are
you ready to try on a pair of gloves with your bridal gown? You might
just find that the right pair really enhances the look of your dream
dress.